Rugby World Cup
Richie McCaw winning-most player in Rugby World Cup history
AAP
October 3, 2015

Richie McCaw and Dan Carter have added Rugby World Cup records to their long lists of Test achievements.

McCaw became the winning-most player in Rugby World Cup history when leading New Zealand to their 43-10 Pool C victory over Georgia in Cardiff, while Carter leap-frogged Gavin Hastings at the top of the all-time list for conversions with four against the Lelos. World record points-scorer Carter is ranked only No.9 for all-time World Cup points accumulation (133), while he is 31st for penalties landed (11).

McCaw was disappointed that his record win was achieved with another patchy performance, leaving the All Blacks with plenty of work before their last pool game against Tonga next week.

"We're timing our run, I hope," he smile.

"I think we're probably trying too hard at times.

"We created a lot of opportunities but we tried to finish it without actually taking another phase or taking our time.

"We've got a week to fix those things. We know we've got to get better."

Most Rugby World Cup Wins

17: Richie McCaw (New Zealand, 2003-2015)

16: George Gregan (Australia, 1995-2007), Jason Leonard (England, 1991-2003)

15: Os du Randt (South Africa, 1995-2007), Sean Fitzpatrick (New Zealand, 1987-1995), Keven Mealamu (New Zealand, 2003-2015), Lewis Moody (England, 2003-2011), Jonny Wilkinson (England, 1999-2011)

Most Rugby World Cup Conversions

41: Dan Carter (New Zealand, 2003-2015)

39: Gavin Hastings (Scotland, 1987-1995)

37: Grant Fox (New Zealand, 1987-1991)

36: Michael Lynagh (Australia, 1987-1995)

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